Honoring John McCain (1936–2018)
I have long believed that the true worth of a person is measured by how faithfully we serve a cause greater than our self-interest that encompasses us but is not defined by our existence alone.
—U.S. Sen. John McCain
May 2005, University of Arizona Commencement Address
2005 University of Arizona Commencement Address
Read Senator McCain's Transcript
1999 Arizona Law Commencement Address
Senator McCain led by a higher standard of service. He inspired us to be courageous and to stand up for one another.
We honor the life of this great American who defended our freedom and created a brighter future for our children.
I was very lucky to have known this unique American hero and send our thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.https://t.co/lhfucgBDc2
— Robert C. Robbins (@UofAPres) August 26, 2018
President Emeritus Peter Likins with Senator John McCain at the University of Arizona's May 2005 Commencement ceremony.
McCain meets with Arizona's Buell Jannuzi, Dante Lauretta, Tim Swindle and Joaquin Ruiz.
McCain and middle school students at Steward Observatory's Mirror Lab.
McCain flipped a coin from the 47th Pursuit Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.
Senator McCain greeting Arizona Wildcat football player at the 2016 USS Arizona tribute game.
McCain with congresswoman Martha McSally at the USS Arizona 2016 tribute game.
McCain & McSally.
McCain waving to a TV reporter at the 2016 USS Arizona game of remembrance.
Sen. John McCain speaks to an audience of veterans in the VET Center inside the Student Union Memorial Center on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Sen. John McCain greets veterans in the UA Vet Center inside the Student Union Memorial Center on Thursday, Oct. 13. McCain spoke briefly about issues facing veterans he is working on in Congress and answered several questions from the audience, as well a